Your diagnosis is not your identity. These stories show how self-understanding and support can shift your sense of self. Dana K. remembers the “aha moment” when her therapist interrupted to correct a ...

A son living with bipolar disorder and his father each reflect on the hard-earned lessons that helped them move forward ...

Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend recently bought a new car on a whim and announced he was leaving on a cross-country trip without planning a destination or duration. Now he’s uninterested in any activity ...

David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Colorado and a nationally recognized expert on bipolar disorder. The creator of a family focused psychotherapy for the ...

When political tension affects bipolar disorder, clear boundaries and media limits can help you stay grounded. The constant roar of election cycles, nonstop news, and social media can feel like a ...

This is part 5 of a 5-part series about my service and success, followed by mental health disaster, recovery, and a new life. Bipolar disorder can strike anyone, regardless of gender, race, education, ...

On paper, Brook checked every box for a happy life: four kids, a husband who adored her, a job as a hospice nurse she genuinely loved. But beneath the surface, she was slipping into a darkness she ...

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, but its effects go well beyond the skin. While it’s often recognized for its itchy, scaly patches, experts believe that the root causes of ...